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Rhiw Saeson Caerau is a prehistoric hillfort located in Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under the care of Cadw. The site comprises a fortified hilltop settlement with defensive earthworks typical of Iron Age construction, consisting of ramparts and ditches arranged to command views over the surrounding landscape. Its position and architectural form reflect the strategic concerns of later prehistoric communities in Wales during a period of increasing social complexity and territorial definition. The monument represents an important example of the defended settlements that characterised the Iron Age in the Welsh regions.
Rhiw Saeson Caerau is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM065. View the official record →
Rhiw Saeson Caerau is a prehistoric hillfort located in Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under the care of Cadw. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM065.
Rhiw Saeson Caerau dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a hillfort. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
Rhiw Saeson Caerau is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Cadw — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in Wales. The official designation reference is GM065.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Y Gaer (8.4 km), Cottrell Ringwork (8.6 km), Cottrell Castle Mound (8.8 km).
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